However, that simple turn is only useful when hovering. As mentioned in the first lesson, use A/D on PC and left / right on the left stick for consoles to turn the heli to the left and right - also known as yaw left and yaw right.
Once you understand flying forwards and backwards, it's time to learn how to turn. Just remember, point the top of the helicopter's blades in the direction you wish to go, and don't forget about throttling up!
It may seem a bit confusing at first, but you should get the hang of it quickly. Take is slowly, do not pitch up or down to the extreme or you may lose control of your vehicle.
Pitching the nose to point upwards will move the craft in reverse. Use the right stick on consoles, or the up and down arrow keys on PC, to "pitch" the helicopter up or down.īy pitching the helicopter's nose down, your craft should move forward. This is also known as "pitching." Remember, when piloting an aircraft, up is down and down is up. If you wish to move forward or backwards, you need to point the helicopter's nose downward or upwards. The next step is to move forwards and backwards, which is usually the first tough step for beginners.
Using A/D for PC or left and right on the left stick for consoles will turn the heli to the left and right - also known as yaw left and yaw right. Hold the aim button (Right mouse button on PC, LT on Xbox, L2 on PlayStation) and use the camera movement controls to free look around the cockpit. If the helicopter's blades are parallel with the ground, you will be able to hover in a set position. Do not fly too high either, or you may not be able to accurately fire upon any soldiers below. You wouldn't want to crash or become an easy target for any enemy combatants. Make sure you keep throttling up if you're too close to the ground.